6. Use Control Panel / Add-Remove programs to uninstall theprevious driver (exe)software which may have been installed.

7. Restart the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 keyabout once every second as it's rebooting to pick Safe Mode.

8. If the driver is NOT a (.exe)program file, GO TO step 11.

9. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter, click"Cancel" and Double click the driver program to begin installation.* Even if not prompted, doubleclick the driver and install it.

10. After you reboot, go to Control Panel / Display / Settings andchoose 32 bit Color Quality, and 800x600 or higher Resolution.That's it! Scroll down to the Troubleshooter if you have problems.

11. When Windows prompts you to install the video adapter, click"Install from a list or specific location", click the "Browse" button,browse to the My documents folder where you saved the driver,and finally click on one of the driver files to begin installation.\015\012

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